Lichfield Canal Restoration Scheme in Jeopardy.
Volunteer
work has been delayed on the restoration of the Lichfield Canal with
a recent major theft of tools equipment from the Lichfield &
Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust’s (LHCRT) security compound in
Lichfield.
Thieves
cut locks of the storage containers and stole power and other tools,
one of the major items being the generator that provides electricity
to drive other equipment on the site. A Forensic Officer of
Staffordshire Police was there shortly afterwards and the crime is
being investigated.
LHCRT
Financial Director, Bob Williams, said the theft was a set-back to
the present highly successful restoration work at this location and
has appealed for help from any organisations, companies or
individuals who may have spare tools, or can offer LHCRT any other
assistance with this current problem as it has brought work to a halt
in Darnford Park, Lichfield.
The
value of the stolen items is approaching £10,000 which is a half of
the Trusts Annual income and it is a major blow to the many unpaid
volunteers who are out in all weathers raising money for the
Restoration as well as the the members who spend time on the ground
helping to restore the Canal.
Bob
Williams can be contacted on 01543 671427.
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